What I hate to see on the board: Walking into the unknown is the best thing about CrossFit. I don’t have time to talk myself out of it. It’s just me and the clock, no excuses.

Favourite Lift: Dead Lift

Time of day I prefer to wod: Early morning (but not THAT early!), if I had a choice, but sometimes life gets in the way. Is awesome to have a range of class times and coaches who are patient enough to let me “catch-up” when I miss a class.

Biggest change in myself physically: Lost twenty-two kilos, and feel stronger than when I was “training” 2 times a day, five to six days a week.

Biggest change mentally: Sharper focus later into the day, and an ability to push myself past the temporary discomfort of some wod’s.

Most memorable moment: First unbroken string of burpees (25), and still managed a decent time on the wod afterwards.

Why I Crossfit: Initially to get into NZ Police, now for the love of it and the knowledge that I will be here a little longer for my family (I now appreciate how unhealthy I was, and the potential health issues this encouraged)

Last Cheat Meal: Roast kumara and potato and cheese cake (not on same dish)

How do you answer a friend when they ask, “what is crossfit?”: Everything we should be doing instead of sitting on our arse in front of the computer. I then direct them to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xShmoddPPbQ, with the rider that it is functional strength training done at high intensity, using solid foundation and core strength. (Now if I can just live up to that!)